Accountant
Manages financial records, prepares reports, and ensures regulatory compliance.
DegreeApprenticeship
Also known as
Chartered AccountantManagement AccountantFinancial AccountantCost Accountant
Essential Skills
Financial statement preparation (IFRS, local GAAP)Bookkeeping and double-entry accountingTax return preparationBudget preparation and variance analysisAccounting software proficiency (SAP, Sage, Oracle)Internal controls and audit readiness
Good to Have
IFRS 16 lease accountingManagement accounts commentary writing
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